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Uniform Gifts To Minors Act (ugma) Account
overall review score: 4.2
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A Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) account is a custodial account created for minors that allows for the transfer of assets such as cash, securities, and other investments.
Key Features
- Custodial account for minors
- Allows transfer of assets to minors
- Can hold various types of investments
Pros
- Provides a way to transfer assets to minors
- Allows for tax savings as income generated from the account is taxed at the minor's rate
- Can be used for a variety of investment purposes
Cons
- Limited control over the account by the minor until they reach the age of majority
- Assets in the account are considered irrevocable gifts to the minor